You weren't even born when the Terrorist Attacks of September 11th, 2001 took place. However- your world was created by those attacks. Things were very different before. They haven't really recovered since. We are living in a new normal of extra security precautions and facing new threats. American troops along with allies are still in Afghanistan which remains dangerous. They are also in Iraq. Special Forces are operating in Syria, Somalia, and elsewhere in pursuit of Al Quaeda and ISIS groups that have declared war on the world.
What happened on September 11th? Our focus will be on the Pentagon attack this year, but the NYC Attacks on the World Trade Centers, and the story of Flight 93 which was crashed by its passengers in Pennsylvania need to be remembered as well. Their stories, along with the stories of the people whose lives were taken are remembered by these Memorials and Museums.
What have you learned about these events? What family connections might you have? Have you visited any of the Memorials? What do you think the U.S. should do to best remember, honor, learn, from these events each September 11 as our history moves forward?
September 11 Legacies and Lessons
You weren't even born when the Terrorist Attacks of September 11th, 2001 took place. However- your world was created by those attacks. Things were very different before. They haven't really recovered since. We are living in a new normal of extra security precautions and facing new threats. American troops along with allies are still in Afghanistan which remains dangerous. They are also in Iraq. Special Forces are operating in Syria, Somalia, and elsewhere in pursuit of Al Quaeda and ISIS groups that have declared war on the world.
What happened on September 11th? Our focus will be on the Pentagon attack this year, but the NYC Attacks on the World Trade Centers, and the story of Flight 93 which was crashed by its passengers in Pennsylvania need to be remembered as well. Their stories, along with the stories of the people whose lives were taken are remembered by these Memorials and Museums.
New York 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Flight 93 Memorial
Pentagon Memorial
Also, here is a link to an interesting article that provides interactive Then and Now images of the attack sites.
Iconic 9/11 Images, 16 Years Later
What have you learned about these events? What family connections might you have? Have you visited any of the Memorials? What do you think the U.S. should do to best remember, honor, learn, from these events each September 11 as our history moves forward?